Lipstick holder having a drive carriage with detachable cosmetic cup



Jan. 25, 1966 A. H. MOORE ETAL 3,230,960

LIPSTICK HOLDER HAVING A DRIVE CARRIAGE WITH DETACHABLE COSMETIC ourFiled Sept. 17, 1962 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 FIG. 2

INVENTORS |9b RONALD M. KATZ I ARTHUR H. MOORE A/TTORNEYS Jan. 25, 1966A. H. MOORE ETAL LIPSTICK HOLDER HAVING A DRIVE CARRIAGE WITH DETACHABLECOSMETIC CUP 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Sept. 17, 1962 STW 5 RAM Y R mM Rvwm m NAH /T mm WA RA VM United States Patent 3,230,960 LIPSTICK HOLDERHAVING A DRIVE CARRIAGE WITH DETACI-IABLE COSMETIC CUP Arthur H. Moore,Fail-field, Conn., and Ronald M. Katz,

Los Angeles, Calif., assignors, by direct and mesne assiguments, to MaxFactor & C0., Hollywood, Calif., a corporation of Delaware Filed Sept.17, 1962, Ser. No. 224,084

' Claims. (Cl. 13288.7)

"This invention relates generally to holders of a composition stlck suchas pomade and the like and more particularly-to a holder whoseapplicator tip automatically effects a sharp edge to the pomade duringuse and additionally to certain unique refill and stability features ofthe holder.

In accordance with the invention, the holder comprises a casing adaptedto contain pomade, the casing having relatively rotatable parts, as isconventional, to extend and retract the pomade from and into theapplicator tip. The edge of the applicatortip is formed at an angle ofapproximately 45 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the casing andthe end of the pomade which protrudes therefrom is likewise shaped at acorresponding angle. As a consequence of this construction, the user mayfirst extend the pomade which has a relatively sharp or pointed upperedge, and use the sharp edge of the pomade to applylipstick to her lipoutline. Thereafter, thepomade will be withdrawn somewhat to a positionjust above the slanted applicator tip of the casing, for applying pomadeto the broad areas of the lips intermediate the outline previouslydescribed. During the latter operation, the user will reduce the pomadeto essentially the same level as the slanted surface of the applicatortip, which has the effect of reforming the slanted or angularconformation of the end of the pomade. Thus, during a subsequentapplication, the pomade will again have the slant form or pointed edgeforapplying lipstick inoutline fashiom Other features of the inventionreside in the construction of the holder by which co-ordination of theslanted ends of the'pomade and the applicator tip of the casing 'arestably maintained throughout the translatory motion of the pomade in theholder. A further aspect resides in the construction of the pomadecarrier to enable the latter to be substantially extended from theholder and withdrawn'therefrom by the user for replacement when thepomade is'depleted, without the pomade coming in contact 'with thefingers. In accordance with this refill feature, aunique adaptor hasbeen devised which may be placed over the applicator tip of the holderin correct orientation therewith for inserting a new carrier andpomade-into the casing. Relative rotation of the casing parts in aretracting direction with respect to the pomade and carrier, will'resultin withdrawing the pomade from the adaptor, again without thepossibility of lipstick coming in contact with the fingers of the user.

1 In the following description reference is made by way of anon-limiting example to one form of construction of .a. lipstick holderdevised in accordance with the invention and illustrated in theaccompanying drawing in which:

FIG. 1 is a view drawn to scale showing the exterior of the new holder;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view of the holdershowing the pomade in extended position aboveythe slanted applicator endof the holder;

FIG. 3 is a view partially brokenaway showing the pomade cup in positionfor withdrawal from the holder preparatory to refill; 7

FIG. 4 illustrates the refill of the holder using an applicator providedtherefor;

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FIG. 5 shows certain internal portions of the holder for assuring theproper orientation of the pomade and the applicator tip;

FIGS. 6 and 7 are respectively exploded front and side views of theconnection provided between the pomade cup and carrier; and

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken in the direction of arrows 8-8 ofFIG. 5.

Referring now to the drawing, a lipstick holder 10 has been illustratedembodying the principles of the present invention. The holder 10includes a main casing 11 and a cover cap 12. The cover cap may bewithdrawn from the upper end of the casing 11 to expose a slantedapplicator tip 13 having spaced rectangular projection 14 for engagementwith the cover cap 12 when the latter is telescoped over the applicatortip.

The upper edge of the applicator tip 13 is formed at an angle withrespect to both the longitudinal and transverse axes, the angle shown inthe present instance being approximately 45 with respect to each axis. Alipstick pomade 16 may be extended for use from the tip 13, having anouter edge which is shaped at an angle corresponding to the angle of thetip 13. Consequently, the uppermost edge of the pomade 16 forms apointed or sharpened edge which is most useful for the application ofpomade in fine thin strokes to form the outline of the lips. Inperforming this initial operation, the user will extend the pomade forsome distance above the tip 13, for example, to the phantom lineposition of FIG. 2 and after the lip outline has been established by theuse of a sharpened edge of the pomade, the latter may then be withdrawnto the solid line position shown for filling in the intermediate orbroad areas of the lips. During the latter process, the pomade will bereduced or worn to a position generally flush with the slanted edge ofthe tip 13, thereby becoming reshaped or sharpened automatically priorto the next application of the pomade.

The base of the pomade 16 is held in a tubular cup 17 having two'raisedrectangular ribs or keys 17a and 17)) upon the outer cylindrical surfacethereof. The keys 17a, 17b, slide within a groove 18 (see FIG. 5) withinthe tip 13 which assures the correct orientation of the cup and theslanted end of the pomade with respect to the corresponding slanted edgeof the tip 13 at all times during translation of the pomade and cup. Itwill be observed with respect to FIGS. 2 and 5, that the groove 18 is inalignment with one of a pair of oppositely disposed slots 19a, 19a whichextend longitudinally of an inner tubular member or casing part 19.Thus, during translation of the cup 17 and pomade 16 within the lowersection of the casing 11, the pomade and cup continue to be maintainedin correct orientation for extension from the applicator tip 13. Thecasing part 19 is joined to the tip 13 by being fitted within thecollar-like portion 13a thereof by means of a key 15 (FIG. 8) fittedinto a corresponding groove in the portion 13a, to assure the properorientation of the groove 18 and slot 1%.

As-best seen in FIGS. 5 and 6, the cup 17 is joined to a drivingcarriage 20 by means of a split, ball-in-socket connection indicatedrespectively by the reference numerals 21 and 22. During assembly of theparts, the cup 17 need only be urged downwardly over the ball 21 to plugthe latter into the socket 22, with sufficient resilient being providedfor a loose assembly by the split construction'of the ball21. Thedriving carriage 20 includes at its lower end two pairs of outwardlydisposed teeth 23 and 23' which are adapted to protrude through thesides of the slots 19a and the inner casing part 19. Immediatelyoutwardly of the part 19 and in telescoping relation therewith, is anouter tubular member or sleeve 24 (see FIG. 2) having a continuous lowpitch helical thread which-engages internally with the teeth 23 and 23'.The sleeve 24 has a longitudinal split 24a permitting the sleeve to bespread for assembly over the radial shoulder 19b of the casing part 19.After assembly, the lower edge of the sleeve 24 will rest upon the uppersurface of the shoulder 1%. To complete the assembly, an outer shell 26is telescoped over the sleeve 24 and due to the spring action providedby the longitudinal split 24a thereof, the sleeve 24 will be held inclose frictional engagement with the internal wall surface of the shell26 so that the two parts may be rotated as a unit. During rotation ofthe shell 26 and sleeve 24, the tip 13 will be grasped by the user aboutthe collar 13a to prevent the latter from rotation. Rotation of theshell and sleeve 26, 24 will drive the driving-carriage 2t) and cup 17to extend or retract the pomade, depending upon thedirection ofrotation.

As a further aspect of the invention,when the pomade has beensubstantially depleted and requires replacement, the cup 17 and pomade16 will be extended by theuser to the position shown in FIG. 3. In thisposition, it is a simple matter for the user to grasp the protrudingportion of the cup 17 and to break the ball and socket connectionbetween the cup 17 and the driving-carriage by pulling these membersapart. Thereafter, refill of the holder with a new pomade and cupwill beaccomplished as follows:

In accordance with the refill procedure, there is provided an adaptor 3d(see FIG. 4), inexpensively formed of plastic which holds a new pomade16' mounted in a cup 17'. The radially enlarged end 30a of the adaptorwill be placed over the slanted edge of the applicator tip 13 until thelower edge of the adaptor rests upon the upper ring 13b thereof. It willbe possible to place the adaptor 31) over the tip 13 only by firstlocating the keys 17a and 17b for insertion into the groove 18 of theapplicator tip 13. This relative orientation of the parts assures thatwhen the pomade 16' is withdrawn from the adaptor 30, the slanted upperendof'the pomade will be correctly oriented with respect to theslantededge of the applicator tip 13. Orientation of the parts is furtherassured by having the slanted edge of the tip 13 abut'a correspondinglyangularly formed internal shoulder 3% Within the adaptor. Consequently,when the adaptor 30 is located as described and placed over the tip 13,the lower end of the replacement cup 17 will become seated over the ball21 and the parts secured by pressing together. The user may then holdthe tip 13 stationary and rotate the lower casing part 26 in thedirection indicated by the arrow in FIG. 4, to withdraw thecup 17' andpomade 16 from the adaptor 30. -In performing this operation, the-userwill be aided by the relatively great mechanical advantage provided bythe low pitch'of the threads in the sleeve 24. Positive engagement ofthe driving carriage 20 and sleeve is assured at all times by theprovision of the pairs of double, gear teeth 23, 23.

During the afor'edescribed refill operation, the users fingers neednever come into contact with pomade. The method of providing a refill isfurthermore, most advantageous since the major portion of the holder isretained for future use requiring only disposal of the plastic cup 17and the depleted pomade.

It will be further discovered upon examination of FIGS. 6 and 7 that theoutside diameter of the pomade 16 and the cup 17 are substantially thesame.v Consequently, a minimum clearance may be provided between theoutside diameter of the cup 17 and the interior wall diameter of the tip13 so that the latter will contact and support the pomade when extended.

It will be understood that the foregoing description has related to aparticular embodiment and is merely representative. Therefore, in orderfully to appreciate the spirit and scope of the invention, referenceshould be made to the appended claims in which;

We claim:

1. A lipstick holder comprising an inner tubularmennv ber defining atleast one longitudinal slot, an applicator tip telescopically receivedover one end of said tubular member, said applicator tip being formed atan angle respective of the transverse axis of said tubular member, meansfor locating said angle with respect to said slot, 3 cup element forpomade and the like having a keyed outer surface for sliding movement insaid slot, a carriage member having at "least one radially disposed gearelement, said gear element being received in said slot and extendingzlaterally outwardly therefrom, quick disconnect means pivotallyconnecting said cup to said carriage about an axis transverse to saidcarriage, an outer cylindrical casing telescopically received over saidtubular member, said casing including helical threads'upon the interiorwall surface thereof in engagement with said gear element of thecarriage, said tubular member and casing defining a clearancetherebetween' permitting-role tive rotation between the tubular memberand casing to cause translation of the'carriage and' cup, a length ofpomade in said cup having the upper end therof sha'pecl at ananglecorres'pond-ing to the angle-of said applicator 'tip, the interiorofsaid tipdefining 'a groove maintained in alignment with the slot insaid tubular :niember such that during translation of the =cup withinsaid tubular member'andsaid applicator'tip the-end of the' pomade ismaintained in constant orientation with respect to'the applicator tip.

'2. A lipstick holder according' toclaim' :1 in Which'th'e cup isextensible from said tip for a distance *sulficie'nt to permit graspingof'thectip'by the"fingers of a us'er,the quick disccnneet meanspermitting .manual' withdrawal of the cup from the carrier prior toreplacement of "the pomade. I

3. A lipstick holder according to claim 1 in which the pomadeand'theinternal dia'meter of said tip are substantially equal to providesupport by'the latter when the pomade is extended therefrom.

4. A'lips'tic k holder comprising:aninner-"tubular member defining apair of oppositely disposed *lon'gitudina'l slots,- an applicator tiptelescopically received over the end of said tubular member, saidapplicator tip being formed at an angle respective of the-transverseaiiis of said casing, means for locating said angle with 'r especttosaid 'slots, a cup element for pomade andthe like having a keyed outersurface for 'slidingmovement -in one of said slots, a carriage "memberhaving two radiallydisposed sets of gear teeth, said sets of teeth beingreceived in said slotsand extending laterally outwardly therefrom,ball-'in-'socket quick disconnect means ctsnnectingsaid cup andcarriage, an outer cylindrical casing tele scopically received over saidtubular member,"said "casing including low-pitched helical threads-uponathe 'interiorwall surface thereof in engagement 'With'said gear teethof the carriage, said tubular member and casing defining a clearancethe'rebetween permitting relative rotation between the tubular memberand casing to cause translation-of the carriage and cup, aflength 0fpomade in said cup having the upper end thereof shapethat an anglecorresponding to the angle of said applicator tip, the interior of saidtip defining a groove maintained in alignment with the slot in saidtubular member suchith'a't during translation of the cup within saidtubular member and said applicator tip the end of the pomade ismaintained in constant orientation with respect to the applicator tip.

5. A composition stick holder comprising a first tubular member havingat'leas't'one substantially straight slot extending in a direction alongits length,-a second tubular memberrot'atably and telescopicallyreceived over said first tubular member and having an inner surfacepresenting a helical thread along its length, means for bold ing saidtubular members against longitudinal movement with respect to eachother, a cup'eleme'nt slidably dis posed within said first tubularmember adapted for holding a composition stick, a rib fixed to andextending outwardly from said cup into said longitudinal slot andterminating at a point spaced from said second tubular member, a drivingcarriage slidably disposed within said first tubular member, connectingmeans pivotally joining said driving carriage to said cup element aboutan axis transverse to said carriage, and at least one radially disposedgear element fixed to and extending outwardly from said driving carriagethrough said slot and into cooperating engagement with said helicalthread.

6. A composition stick holder as set forth in claim 5 further comprisingan applicator tip attached to one end of said first tubular member andextending beyond one end of said outer tubular member.

7. A composition stick holder as set forth in claim 5 wherein said firsttubular member is provided with two diametrically disposed slots andsaid driving carriage is provided with two diametrically disposed gearelements fixed to and extendng outwardly therefrom through said slotsand into cooperating engagement with said helical thread.

8. A composition stick holder as set forth in claim 5 wherein saidsecond tubular member is split along its length with the edges definedby said split normally spaced from each other by a predetermineddistance, and wherein a cover sleeve is telescopically received oversaid second tubular member with an inner diameter less than the outerdiameter of said second tubular member when said edges are spaced bysaid predetermined amount.

9. A composition stick holder as set forth in claim 5 wherein saidconnecting means is selectively releasable.

10. A composition stick holder comprising a first tubular member havingat least one substantially straight slot extending in a direction alongits length, a second tubular member rotatably and telescopicallyreceived over said first tubular member and having an inner surfacepresenting a helical thread along its length, means for holding saidtubular members against longitudinal movement with respect to eachother, a cup element slidably disposed Within said first tubular memberfor holding said composition stick, a rib fixed to and extendingoutwardly from said cup into said longitudinal slot and terminating at apoint spaced from said second tubular member, a driving carriageslidably disposed within said first tubular member, selectivelyreleasably connecting means for loosely joining said driving carriage tosaid cup element comprising a split ball attached to said drivingcarriage and a cooperating socket disposed in said cup element, and atleast one radially disposed gear element fixed to and extendingoutwardly from said driving carriage through said slot and intocooperating engagement with said helical thread.

References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,461,790 2/1949Vaughn 13288.7 2,5 04,490 4/ 1950 Broder 206-56 2,636,598 4/1953 Hopgood20656 FOREIGN PATENTS 554,512 7/ 1957 Belgium.

RICHARD A. GAUDET, Primary Examiner.

LOUIS D. GEIGER, Examiner.

5. A COMPOSITION STICK HOLDER COMPRISING A FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER HAVINGAT LEAST ONE SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT SLOT EXTENDING IN A DIRECTION ALONGIT LENGTH, A SECOND TUBULAR MEMBER ROTATABLY AND TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVEDOVER SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING AN INNER SURFACE PERSENTING AHELICAL THREADED ALONG ITS LENGTH, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID TUBULARMEMBERS AGAINST LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, A CUPELEMENT SILDABLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER ADAPTED FORHOLDING A COMPOSITION STICK, A RIB FIXED TO AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROMSAID CUP IN TO SAID LONGITUDINAL SLOT AND TERMINATING AT A POINT SPACEDFROM SAID SECOND TUBULAR MEMBER, A DRIVING CARRIAGE SLIDABLE DISPOSEDWITHIN SAID FIRST TUBULAR MEMBER, CONNECTING MEANS PIVOTALLY JOININGSAID DRIVING CARRIAGE TO SAID CUP ELEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TOSAID CARRIAGE, AND AT LEAST ONE RADIALLY DISPOSED GEAR ELEMENT FIXED TOAND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID DRIVING CARRIAGE THROUGH SAID SLOT ANDINTO COOPERATING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HELICAL THREAD.